Three Bridge Fiasco (Doublehanded) at Singlehanded Sailing SocietyJanuary 30
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Fantastic day during the Three Bridge and Great turn out with 25 e27s participating.
SSS TBF Trophy Meeting Oakland Yacht Club, 7:30 pm Wednesday, February 10th.

Congratulations to the winners!

DH : El Raton (6th out of 284 overall) Recap by Ray
SH : TAZ!! (1st out of 41 overall) Recap by George
Result
PosBoatTotalRace 1
1El Raton11
2Shenanigans22
3Witchy Woman33
4Chile Dog44
5Peaches55
6Wile E Coyote66
7Light'n Up77
8Verve88
9Take Five99
10Taz!!1010
11Ergo1111
12Abigail Morgan1212
13Desperado1313
14Magic1414
15Magic Bus1515
16Thumper1616
17Dianne1717
18Opa!1818
19Get Happy!!20DNF
19Moxie20DNF
19Swampdonkey20DNF
19Attack From Mars20DNF
19Wetsu20DNF
19Mirage20DNF
19Discotheque20DNS
19Elise20DNS
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Author: Brendan
Subject: G-10 supply / tips
Info: (15135 views) Posted: Thursday 3-3-16 06:02:42 PM
G-10 tips from an enthusiastic amateur:

The easiest way to get G10 in sheet, rod, or tube is from McMaster-Carr (www.mcmaster.com). Flame-retardant G10 is sometimes cheaper than regular--either will do fine. In large quantities, other suppliers will be cheaper, but nobody beats McMaster for nearly instant delivery of everything they have in the catalog.

I scuff sand any G10 that will be bonded, though the tube probably doesn't require it.

I cut G10 tube with a dremel w/ cut-off wheel; hacksaw can work. It will dull your bandsaw blades...

Often I drill up from the bottom of the deck with a forstner bit for the G10, leaving original deck laminate at the top and push the G10 up into the hole from inside. This way the upper skin caps the tube and there is even less chance for water to get to the core.

don't be afraid to wobble the drill bit a little to make room for the vinylester. Also, be sure to coat both surfaces before assembly.

I cut the G10 a little long and grind it off after assembly and cure (die grinder is best).

Fasteners through holes with G10 tubes that develop leaks will be readily apparent, as your fasteners will leak/rust inside. Traditional installation with sealant often hides leaks because it soaks into the core rather than drip below.

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